Dubai Ride: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021

 

 

Fitness is vital for health. As more people realize it exercising has become a trend. Cycling is a great exercise that works on the lower part of the body while being gentle on joints. Moreover, it easily fits in your daily routine with just 30 minutes of this low-impact exercising a day offers a plethora of health benefits. Read on to know the hidden cycling benefits and how does it impact lifestyle.

Importance of cycling

Cycling or biking helps to keep up your cardiovascular fitness. In addition to that, it helps in reducing belly fat and tones muscles. The impact on mental well-being also can’t be ignored. Cycling is a fun activity that can be done alone or with friends, thus reducing stress. Thus it helps in reconnecting communities. But, more importantly, biking fuels calories.

Changing lifestyle challenge

Obesity is a prime concern in UAE. According to the International Diabetes Federation, one out of every 5 people is either diabetic or in the pre-diabetic stage. Simple changes in lifestyle like cycling can check this issue and reverse the concern. The Dubai Fitness Challenge launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum in 2017 aims to motivate people for more productive changes to their lifestyle.

Since then, DFC has become an annual celebration of fitness and wellness across the city. It is open for all age groups, fitness levels, and abilities who can commit 30min exercises for regular 30 days.

Activities in Dubai Fitness Challenge

The event focuses on five activities to ensure a healthier lifestyle. The Dubai fitness challenge divides into five sports zones- Cycling, water sports, HIIT or dance training, and yoga. Hence, Dubai30X30 will assist your overall development, allowing you to share a great experience with your loved ones. The action-packed events throughout the city have shaped into a movement.

Instilling holistic approach 30*30 Dubai fitness challenge asks to exercise for 30 minutes consecutively for the next 30 days. Unlike bike week of UK, the dubai30x30 challenge celebrates health and wellness for the entire month. It starts from 29 October and runs through till 27 November. Nutrition and mental well-being are the core elements to promote overall health. The participants can also avail health checkups there.

The main aim of the Dubai Fitness Challenge

DFC commits to bringing awareness for fitness to the people. The 30 Day fitness Challenge encourages everyone to exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. It aims for making Dubai the most active city in the world and the Dubai people the fittest.

Every year the event witnesses a surge in participants. They may be government to corporate employees, students, and general visitors.

 

Dubai Ride

Dubai Ride is one of the key highlights of the Dubai FitnessChallenge and is the most popular event among visitors. The 14 km long Sheikh Zayed Road track will take participants through many iconic landmarks of the city. The ride ensures a double treat. They will enjoy the ecstasy of bike ride with sights of hotspots like Downtown Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai Canal, and Business Bay.

Dubai Fitness Challenge is entering its fifth edition in 2021. Dubai Ride is all set for 5 November.

How can someone participate in this challenge?

Do you want to explore the four Lane Sheikh Zayed Road on cycle? It is of its kind cycling event that is free to enter for anyone with any fitness. The Dubai Ride has two categories- a family ride and an open ride.

Family Ride- It is a 4km ride, and the minimum age of the participant is five years. It is absolute fun with family to ride on this iconic track.

Open ride- It is a 14km path open for 13 years and older participants.

Expo 2020

Expo 2020 Dubai will be a global celebration of sustainability, mobility, and opportunities. The event is scheduled from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 will be themed on "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future". The total area of the event is 1083 acres, divided into different pavilions, represented by 191 various countries. The UAE Pavilion spread in 15,000 m2 will showcase the innovations and opportunities available to the country.

Expo 2020 would also take visitors on an expedition with its daily bicycle tours in an hour. It will be a guided tour is available in two languages, English and Arabic. There are two morning and two evening tours available daily. These tours are open to everyone above the age of 12 and are free to book.

With good quality and reasonably priced bicycles and helmets, you will be sure to have fun.

UAE Bicycles

UAE Bicycles visualize the passion for cycling and intends to support the growing cycling community in the region. It has two core brands.

Twitter- a high-end performance cycle

Flying pigeon- a reputable brand that is in play since the 1950s

Over the years, Flying Pigeon cycles have gone from strength to strength, making it a go-to bike in some countries.

UAE Bicycles is currently offering these quality cycles at competitive launch prices that will get you riding at these momentous events, and beyond whether it is a road, mountain bike or folding bike, UAE Bicycles has you covered. To complement the travelling soul, get the portable folding bikes to move across the city with ease.

UAE Bicycles pride themselves on their excellent service and support to assist both the retail and wholesale segments.